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FE05 BYZ

2005 Fiat Panda

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

34,589 mi
Last recorded34,589 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Fiat Panda53,192 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE05 BYZ
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2025 34,589 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 34,537 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 34,419 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

clutch pedal sticks to floor sometimes

Pass 25 Jan 2022 34,352 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2022 34,352 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Jan 2021 34,254 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2021 34,254 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Feb 2020 34,238 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

middle exhaust system weak

Fail 6 Feb 2020 34,236 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits hole in box and exhaust very week (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer holed (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 34,038 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both front upper mounts worn (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 33,883 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both fronts (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 33,690 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 33,319 miles

both rear tyres perished and cracking

Fail 29 Jan 2016 33,317 miles

front brake binding both fronts (3.7.B.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres perished and cracking

Pass 26 Jan 2015 32,975 miles

both rear tyres perished and cracking

Pass 9 Jan 2014 32,539 miles

both rear tyres perished and cracking

o/s front brake sticking

Pass 29 Jan 2013 32,022 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2013 32,022 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 31,303 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 30,219 miles

both rear tyres cracking and perished

n/s wiper blade split

Pass 4 Feb 2010 29,582 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 Jun 2009 26,852 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 25,678 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

How Reliable is the Fiat Panda?

Based on 1,821,354 MOT tests across 128,867 vehicles.

74.8%
Pass Rate
4,123
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
128,867
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 66,636
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 21,798
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 19,354
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 14,650
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 13,270
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FE05 BYZ is a 2005 Fiat Panda in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 2005 Fiat Panda models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 53,192 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Panda fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 66,636 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FE05 BYZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Panda typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Fiat Panda is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FE05 BYZ registered?

FE05 BYZ is a 2005 Fiat Panda, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is FE05 BYZ safe to buy?

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